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- Anxiety and stress
- Self-esteem work
- Mindfulness and ACT
About Michelle
Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) in Texas with five years of clinical experience, Michelle Gutierrez focuses on anxiety, stress, self-esteem, depression, relationship concerns, ADHD, and life transitions. She works with adults to address compassion fatigue, LGBT concerns, and coaching needs. Sessions emphasize practical steps and personal values, drawing on approaches such as Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, DBT skills, and mindfulness.
Michelle uses straightforward, action-focused conversations to help people clarify what matters to them. She helps clients notice unhelpful thoughts, practice new skills, and set small goals they can use between sessions. Sessions are collaborative; the client’s priorities guide the work.
Her practice often centers on rebuilding self-esteem and setting healthier boundaries. Michelle supports people who are managing caregiving stress, codependency, communication problems, guilt or shame, and feelings of isolation. She also addresses panic attacks, social anxiety, and questions about life purpose.
In session she mixes client-centered listening with evidence-based techniques. That can mean learning acceptance and values-based strategies from ACT, practicing coping skills drawn from DBT, or using CBT tools to challenge thought patterns. Mindfulness exercises are introduced when they fit the client’s goals.
Michelle aims to make therapy practical. She helps people translate insights into steps they can try between sessions, then reviews what worked and what needs adjusting. To begin, prospective clients complete a short matching questionnaire and schedule a first session through the See online therapy options button.
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How her approaches translate to online work
Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) helps clients clarify their values and take committed action toward them. Online sessions can introduce practical exercises to notice thoughts and choose actions that match what matters most. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) focuses on identifying and testing unhelpful thoughts and behaviors. In a virtual session this often means working through thought records, behavioral experiments, and problem-solving steps together. Mindfulness Therapy teaches present-moment awareness and simple practices to reduce reactivity. A therapist can guide short mindfulness exercises and coach clients on how to add them into daily routines.Choosing the right approach is part of the work. The therapist will collaborate with each person to decide which methods fit their goals and preferences. That choice can change over time as progress and needs shift.
Session formats are not specified in the biography, so confirm current online options before booking. Online work can make it easier to fit sessions into a busy week, allow shorter check-ins when needed, and reduce travel time. Practical benefits often include using worksheets and skill practices between meetings, doing role-plays or communication exercises in session, and reviewing what worked in real life at the next appointment.
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Experience
5+ years
Listed in
Texas
Languages
English
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Frequently asked questions
What kinds of concerns does she address?
She focuses on anxiety, stress, self-esteem, depression, relationship issues, ADHD, compassion fatigue, and life transitions among other concerns.
What therapeutic styles does she use?
She blends Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Dialectical Behavior Therapy skills, Client-Centered Therapy, and Mindfulness Therapy to match client needs.
How much clinical experience does she have?
She has five years of experience working with adults on stress, anxiety, and related concerns.
What are her credentials and where is she based?
She is a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) licensed in Texas and practices from that state.
Which languages are supported?
Sessions are offered in English.
Can people outside the US work with her?
She is not accepting international clients at this time.
How are sessions scheduled and paid for?
Cost varies with location and sessions use a subscription model that can be canceled at any time.
What are the first steps to begin?
Click the See online therapy options button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule a first session.
Online talk therapy is not emergency care. If you are in danger, use the urgent help numbers.